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Hong Kong Jockey Club Sets October 2026 Debut for Mainland China Racing

November 10, 2025

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The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has officially announced the launch date for its first-ever race meeting in mainland China, confirming that the inaugural event at Conghua Racecourse will take place on October ...

Four Arrested in Macau Casino Scam Using Forged Bank Documents

Vanja Mitic

October 31, 2025

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Macau’s Judiciary Police have dismantled a cross-border syndicate accused of defrauding two major casinos out of nearly HK$19 million (US$2.4 million) in gambling credit. The four suspects—three from Hong Kong ...

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Finds Andrew Lo Unfit After Tigre de Cristal Sale Controversy

Vanja Mitic

September 16, 2025

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The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has officially ruled that Andrew Lo Kai Bong, the chairman and majority shareholder of LET Group Holdings and Summit Ascent Holdings, is unfit to serve as a director or hold ...

Hong Kong Legalizes Basketball Betting in Effort to Combat Illegal Gambling

Vanja Mitic

September 11, 2025

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Hong Kong's legislature has officially passed a bill legalizing basketball betting, marking a significant step in regulating the city's gambling sector. With a vote of 77 in favor, two abstentions, and two agai...

LET Group and Summit Ascent to Exit Hong Kong Exchange September 1

Vanja Mitic

August 19, 2025

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Casino-linked investment company LET Group Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd will be removed from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at the start of September, concluding a lengthy period of ...

Hong Kong Eyes Legal Basketball Betting with 50% Tax on Net Profits

Johnny K.

June 7, 2025

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Hong Kong is preparing to introduce legalized basketball betting, backed by overwhelming public support and a proposed 50 per cent tax on the operators’ net earnings. The initiative, currently under legislative...

Hong Kong to Consider Legalization of Basketball Betting to Address Fiscal Deficit

Vanja Mitic

February 24, 2025

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In an effort to mitigate its nearly HK$100 billion (US$12.9 billion) fiscal deficit, Hong Kong's finance chief is reportedly considering the legalization of basketball betting, a move anticipated to significant...

Sands China Declares First Dividend Since 2019

Johnny K.

February 24, 2025

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Sands China Ltd has officially reinstated dividend payments for the first time in five years, announcing a final dividend of HKD 0.25 (USD 0.032) per share for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The d...

Macau Hits Record Post-Pandemic Tourist Arrivals During Chinese New Year

Johnny K.

February 3, 2025

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Macau experienced a surge in visitor numbers during the Chinese New Year (CNY) period, with January 31, the third day of the holiday, marking the highest single-day arrivals since the pandemic. Public Security ...

Macau’s Ponte 16 Advances Floating Casino Project With New Land Agreement

Johnny K.

November 6, 2024

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Macau’s Ponte 16 resort has secured government approval to expand its facilities with a significant addition: a floating casino named the "Macau Palace." This landmark project will form part of a broader revita...

Hong Kong SFC Sues LET Group Chairman Andrew Lo for Alleged Misconduct

Johnny K.

October 2, 2024

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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has initiated legal proceedings against Andrew Lo, the Chairman and controlling shareholder of both LET Group Holdings and Summit Ascent Holdings. This l...

Increase in Football Betting Duty Sees Decline in Income for Hong Kong Jockey Club

Vanja Mitic

September 6, 2024

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The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has reported a notable drop in income for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2024, totaling HK$14.8 billion (US$1.90 billion), a 10.5% decrease from the previous year. This decline ...

Chinese Police Intensify Crackdown on Euro 2024 Illegal Gambling Rings

Vanja Mitic

July 5, 2024

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As football enthusiasts around the globe immerse themselves in the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2024), Chinese authorities have been actively disrupting a surge of illegal online gambling activities associa...

Police Crackdown on US$134 Million Illegal Bookmaking Syndicate in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau

Johnny K.

July 1, 2024

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In a significant breakthrough, police forces from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have successfully dismantled an illegal bookmaking syndicate, leading to the arrest of 93 suspects. The Macau Judiciary Police r...

Beijing Expands Duty-Free Shopping Limit for Mainland Chinese Tourists in Hong Kong

Johnny K.

June 29, 2024

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Chinese tourists are set to enjoy expanded duty-free shopping benefits in Hong Kong, as Beijing plans a substantial increase in the current purchasing limit, according to a report from the Hong Kong media outle...

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Hong Kong Jockey Club Sets October 2026 Debut for Mainland China Racing

Four Arrested in Macau Casino Scam Using Forged Bank Documents

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Finds Andrew Lo Unfit After Tigre de Cristal Sale Controversy

Hong Kong Legalizes Basketball Betting in Effort to Combat Illegal Gambling

LET Group and Summit Ascent to Exit Hong Kong Exchange September 1

Hong Kong Eyes Legal Basketball Betting with 50% Tax on Net Profits

Hong Kong to Consider Legalization of Basketball Betting to Address Fiscal Deficit

Sands China Declares First Dividend Since 2019

Macau Hits Record Post-Pandemic Tourist Arrivals During Chinese New Year

Macau’s Ponte 16 Advances Floating Casino Project With New Land Agreement

Hong Kong SFC Sues LET Group Chairman Andrew Lo for Alleged Misconduct

Increase in Football Betting Duty Sees Decline in Income for Hong Kong Jockey Club

Chinese Police Intensify Crackdown on Euro 2024 Illegal Gambling Rings

Police Crackdown on US$134 Million Illegal Bookmaking Syndicate in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau

Beijing Expands Duty-Free Shopping Limit for Mainland Chinese Tourists in Hong Kong

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NCAA Bans Six Men’s Basketball Players in Three Betting-Manipulation Cases

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